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Hikaru Kusakabe, a second-year student at Toufu Daiichi High School, sports naturally curly blonde hair, often bleached, with distinctive droopy eyes and stretched earlobes usually featuring gauges. He favors loose, comfortable yet stylish clothing and consistently wears gloves during winter. Growing up in Tokyo with parents he affectionately calls "Tou-chan" and "Kaa-chan," he shares a close bond with them. His childhood involved wearing hand-me-downs from his older sister, frequently leading to misidentification as a girl. Discovering T.REX's "Get It On" in third grade ignited a passion for music, prompting him to learn guitar. Despite brief youthful relationships with girls, he experienced no genuine attraction until meeting Rihito Sajou, whom he identifies as his first love.
Academically average but musically gifted, he co-founded the band Z'GOK in middle school as lead guitarist, a dedication contributing to declining grades. By high school, he adopted a more laidback approach despite earlier popularity in the live music scene. His personality blends extroversion and perceptiveness; he appears easygoing, sociable, and confident in social or performance settings, yet harbors tendencies toward overthinking, impulsive emotional outbursts, and avoiding personal issues. This manifests in scenarios like abruptly confessing feelings during a choir performance breakdown or evading future discussions. He habitually smokes for stress relief but quits by adulthood.
His relationship with Rihito Sajou forms his core development. They meet when Hikaru offers to help Rihito practice for a chorus festival, noticing his reluctance. An impulsive first kiss deepens their bond, marking Hikaru's realization of his romantic and sexual orientation. He transitions from initiating most affection to becoming easily flustered when Rihito takes the lead. Hikaru expresses care through actions like cooking and provides steadfast support during Rihito's anxiety attacks and familial struggles. Though typically indifferent to societal opinions, he values approval from Rihito's family, notably shaving his head to appease Rihito's father.
Post-high school, Hikaru pursues a music career in Tokyo while Rihito studies in Kyoto, leading to a long-distance relationship. They agree to marry at age 20 and transition to using first names. When Rihito's mother, Kumi, is hospitalized with cancer, Hikaru becomes her primary caregiver, bonding over shared musical interests; her death profoundly affects him. Following a temporary breakup fueled by mutual misunderstandings and life pressures, they reconcile and hold a wedding ceremony attended by friends and family. As adults, they live together in Tokyo, with Hikaru balancing music work and part-time jobs.
His interactions reveal other dimensions: his childhood best friend Tani remains a supportive confidant who recognizes Hikaru's feelings early. He maintains strained politeness with music teacher Manabu Hara, whose inappropriate advances toward Rihito provoke Hikaru's violent protectiveness. Family relationships are generally warm, with parents and sister accepting his sexuality and marriage, though his mother's high-strung nature occasionally causes friction.
Academically average but musically gifted, he co-founded the band Z'GOK in middle school as lead guitarist, a dedication contributing to declining grades. By high school, he adopted a more laidback approach despite earlier popularity in the live music scene. His personality blends extroversion and perceptiveness; he appears easygoing, sociable, and confident in social or performance settings, yet harbors tendencies toward overthinking, impulsive emotional outbursts, and avoiding personal issues. This manifests in scenarios like abruptly confessing feelings during a choir performance breakdown or evading future discussions. He habitually smokes for stress relief but quits by adulthood.
His relationship with Rihito Sajou forms his core development. They meet when Hikaru offers to help Rihito practice for a chorus festival, noticing his reluctance. An impulsive first kiss deepens their bond, marking Hikaru's realization of his romantic and sexual orientation. He transitions from initiating most affection to becoming easily flustered when Rihito takes the lead. Hikaru expresses care through actions like cooking and provides steadfast support during Rihito's anxiety attacks and familial struggles. Though typically indifferent to societal opinions, he values approval from Rihito's family, notably shaving his head to appease Rihito's father.
Post-high school, Hikaru pursues a music career in Tokyo while Rihito studies in Kyoto, leading to a long-distance relationship. They agree to marry at age 20 and transition to using first names. When Rihito's mother, Kumi, is hospitalized with cancer, Hikaru becomes her primary caregiver, bonding over shared musical interests; her death profoundly affects him. Following a temporary breakup fueled by mutual misunderstandings and life pressures, they reconcile and hold a wedding ceremony attended by friends and family. As adults, they live together in Tokyo, with Hikaru balancing music work and part-time jobs.
His interactions reveal other dimensions: his childhood best friend Tani remains a supportive confidant who recognizes Hikaru's feelings early. He maintains strained politeness with music teacher Manabu Hara, whose inappropriate advances toward Rihito provoke Hikaru's violent protectiveness. Family relationships are generally warm, with parents and sister accepting his sexuality and marriage, though his mother's high-strung nature occasionally causes friction.